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The Hidden Problem Behind Africa’s MICE Boom: Connectivity
Africa is talking seriously about becoming a bigger global MICE destination. But there is a problem that can easily be overlooked: Getting the conference venue right is only half the job. Getting the traveller there — and moving them around the continent — may be the bigger challenge. That question was front and centre at…
Nairobi as a Hub for AI, Finance, and Global Business Events
Nairobi is hosting a particularly significant week for Africa’s financial and technology communities as a premier hub for Nairobi business events. The city is currently anchoring major regional conversations through back-to-back summits. From 13–18 September 2026, the Central Bank of Kenya is hosting the Association of African Central Banks (AACB) Annual Meetings at the Central…
Why Hotels Are Building Bigger Meeting Spaces and What It Means for African MICE Tourism
Hotels are no longer competing only on bedrooms, restaurants and swimming pools. Across major business and tourism destinations, hotel groups are investing heavily in meeting rooms, ballrooms, conference facilities and flexible event spaces. For example, HospitalityNet recently reported on a Kenya hotel development featuring a premium conference center specifically designed for diplomatic, corporate and MICE…
How AI Is Changing the Way People Discover and Book Luxury Travel in 2026
For decades, travelers began their journey with a search engine. They searched for flights, compared hotels, read reviews, opened dozens of tabs and eventually contacted a travel company or booked directly with a supplier. That journey is changing. Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming the first point of contact between travelers and the travel industry. Instead…
MICE Tourism in Kenya: How Business Travel Can Reduce Seasonality and Overcrowding
When we talk about tourism in Kenya, we often talk about seasons. Low season. Shoulder season. Peak Season. We know when the beaches get busy. We know when the Masai Mara starts filling up for the wildebeest migration. We know when hotel rates rise and when availability becomes difficult. But perhaps there is another way…